Courage and confidence are not the same thing, but I am convinced that one gains confidence when one exercises courage. In our spiritual lives, lots of us simply wait for feelings of confidence, before we exercise courage. The Bible shows us countless examples of those who had no confidence in the flesh, but, they mustered […]
8 Steps for a Dynamic Women’s Ministry
The goal of any ministry is to make a significant difference in the lives of those you are trying to reach. So how do you get there? Here are eight steps to help you have a dynamic women’s ministry. Prayer – Begin with prayer. God’s word says when you seek Me with all of your […]
10 Tips for Ministering to Moms
How do you begin to connect with a mom’s deepest need in the fast paced, spiritually-deprived society in which we live? So many times the parenting maze can seem daunting and often times we feel alone in the journey. Moms need a community of other moms that can relate to their struggles and provide a […]
How to Start a Dynamic Moms’ Ministry
Placing a bike helmet on her nine year old son, Natalie Gonzalez lay her body over his in the bathtub to protect him. Tornadoes in Joplin, Missouri ripped away the house surrounding them, but her son was safe beneath her. As moms, we live somewhere in between the tension of throwing ourselves in front of […]
4 Personalities That Derail Group Discussion
We’ve all been in one… a group discussion “off track.” Challenging personality types can easily derail a productive discussion. Here are four personality types and some practical tips which will help everyone enjoy the conversation. Discussion Hog The Hog has something to say about almost everything and dominates the discussion! If leaders don’t harness the […]
Answering the “What should I do?” Question
I met a lot of women this past weekend at my Fresh Grounded Faith Conference and for every woman, there was a story. I met women who were newly widowed and teared up as they told me of their loss. I hugged single moms who were hanging on by a thread. I listened to women […]
Telling Your Personal Story
Someday, somewhere you will most likely be asked to share your testimony in public. Following are some tips that are aimed at public speaking, but definitely applicable to sharing your testimony. Use them for yourself and be sure to share them with the woman you invite to share her testimony with your group. Pray. Obviously […]
Meeting the Changing Needs of Women
There are many challenges facing women’s ministries, but there is one that seems to be common to every church size and denomination. That challenge is meeting the needs of all the women in their church body. It is difficult to be “all things to all people” and keep your focus. But we can make a […]
5 Keys to Leading a Bible Study
Whether you are Bible study teacher, leader, or discussion group facilitator, there are plenty of great tools to help you get into the Word, get the most out of it, and share it appropriately. Have a look at some of my favorite thoughts on how to do our best as we communicate God’s truth. Prayer It […]
Words of Grace
“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” Ephesians 4:29, ESV Whether we initiate a conversation or respond, we should always speak with grace, considering the grace God has given us. Here […]
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